Category Archives: Local News

Bridgestone & United Steel Workers representative running for McLean County Board
According to Fagan's campaign's website, he would focus on spending taxpayer money efficiently while investing in infrastructure like roads and water lines. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bl...
Syndicated Author Aug 30, 2024

Vehicle fire closes lane on Interstate 74
The fire remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CARLOCK – Part of Interstate 74 near Carlock was closed due to a vehicle fire on Thursday.According to information fr...
Syndicated Author Aug 29, 2024

An error by the Illinois Department of Corrections caused a soft lockdown at Clinton schools
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers issued a statement Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Clinton School District) By WJBC Staff CLINTON – The Illinois Department of Corrections error is to blame ...
Syndicated Author Aug 29, 2024

Another hearing set for Georgia man accused in deadly shooting of Peoria teen
The 20-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of Kanye Stowers. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Georgia man appeared in McLean County Court fo...
Syndicated Author Aug 27, 2024

Coroner identifies 90-year-old man killed in collision in rural Green Valley
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – A 90-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a crash Saturday morning in rural Tazewell County...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2024

Five charged in video gaming machines theft ring locally and across Illinois
Attorney General Kwami Raoul. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By WMBD TV MCLEAN COUNTY – The state's top prosecutor announced charges against five men for a burglary ring that resulted in dozen...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2024

Former Sangamon County Deputy, accused of killing Sonya Massey, appears in court
Raymond Massey (left), Sonya Massey's uncle, also talked to reporters. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Monday morning saw a brief status hearing in the case of Sean Gr...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2024

Local community members hold open forum on the housing crisis
President of the Bloomington Revivalists, Noah Tang said having individual developers, instead of corporate developers, is one way to make homes affordable again. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TV...
Syndicated Author Aug 26, 2024

Up to 18 cows still on the run in Douglas Co. as search efforts continue
All lanes were reopened for traffic around 9:13 a.m. (Photo courtesy; USDA/File)By WMBD TV TUSCOLA – After a semi-trailer hauling 67 cows rolled over on I-57 in Tuscola overnight, authorities an...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2024

Sweet Corn Circus returns this weekend to Uptown Normal
The Sweet Corn Circus runs this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Facebook/Sweet Corn Circus)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – This weekend the Sweet Corn Circus returns to ...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2024